Is that an earthquake? Or are massive footsteps approaching? Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants brings a vast library of giant lore and character options to your game!
This book follows the accounts of the prolific wizard Bigby and the knowledge he gained surrounding the giants’ roles in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. Let’s explore what you can expect from this sourcebook and how this colossal amount of content will grow your games!
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What's in the Book?
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants delves into the ancient history of one of the primordial empires on the Material Plane, the legendary giants. The book sheds light on the giants’ ordning—the hierarchical structure of their civilization—as well as their religious beliefs and societal organizations across different realms.
For players, Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants introduces a tremendous amount of mighty character options, such as the Path of the Giant barbarian subclass, which allows barbarians to channel the elemental and immense power of giants when they rage. Players will also find two backgrounds, including the giant foundling background, and eight feats that allow them to incorporate the glory of giants in their character’s backstory and as they level up!
This sourcebook also provides over 30 giant-themed magic items, including three legendary artifacts, while offering Dungeon Masters valuable tools like lair maps, adventure hooks, encounter tables, treasure ideas, and inspiration for roleplaying giants.
Last, and certainly not least, this book presents a gargantuan collection of giant monsters, offering more than 70 new stat blocks and a detailed exploration of their descriptions, lore, and mannerisms, providing a vibrant ecosystem of colossal creatures to encounter.
Explore the Primordial Power of Giants
Long ago, the giants were a mighty empire that ruled over the early days of the Material Plane. Today, you'll discover isolated tribes and clans of giants throughout the multiverse, each with a unique way of life and links to the bygone kingdom. Remnants of their ancient empires can still be found in remote regions, where statues and monuments stand as testaments to their mighty societies and rich history.
The Ordning
Among the various types of giants, including cloud giants, fire giants, frost giants, hill giants, stone giants, and storm giants, there exists a structured social hierarchy known as the ordning. Each giant is assigned a rank within this caste system, determining their social standing and relationships with others. Some giants dedicate their lives to excelling in the qualities valued by their society, seeking to rise within the ordning.
The Giants’ Pantheon
It is said that when the giants fell from glory, their god, Annam, abandoned his children and would not return until they reestablished an empire fit for their station.
Because of this, giants often do not pray to their progenitor but to his divine children and other hero-deities that constitute the giants' pantheon. The sons of Annam, representing each subsection of giantkind, hold significant positions among the religious beliefs of the various giant civilizations.
Some giants decide to shun their peers’ gods and turn to deities outside of societal norms, seeking power to defy their position in the ordning, a grave transgression against the ordning that results in social ostracism.
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Throughout the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse, giants stand as colossal figures with a rich and complex history. Whether you want to delve into the secrets of their fallen empires, create a character connected to these primordial beings, or build an entire campaign surrounding their mysteries, Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants is your ultimate handbook!
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Obviously you were not around for 2nd edition. There was an individual sourcebook for each race, class, specialty lore or region, or anything else someone could write a book about.
They specified “character options,” not subclasses. It’s deliberately worded to sound better than it is. More likely they’ve bundled feats and other small things together
PC: This book is out I wanna play this sub--
DM: No.
I wonder how much of the giant lore from the dearly departed Volo's Guide to Monsters will see reprinting in this book?
When is a book that's got at least one subclass for each class going to come out? Give us more actual playable material for our players to use.
So the only subclass that survived is the lamer rune knight subclass for fighters? Seriously, play that instead, it's the same but better, cooler & has abilities that can be used outside of combat! I don't know why they decided that the subclasss people were the least excited about is the only one that's left?
Looks like dino-druid fell to the bigbarian's axe.
Looks very cool. However, after that incident with the Pinkertons, you're not getting any more money from me. You should just be glad I'm even still using this site.
"Tremendous amount of subclass options"
Or as normal people can it: a single option. RIP in piece Runecarver and Primordial Druid, they just really didn't want to try to make you work. It's a shame because Runecarver just had one or two busted runes and Primordial just needed to be able to do a couple of things with its pet.
Well, this lore better be good this time.
Looking at what is in this book, wow this is not worth the price. I like giants and I was looking forward to the book, but especially with the stuff wizards has been doing lately, I don't see a lot of reason to get this now. Maybe later when it's on sale or something, but this seems like there's not enough in it.
cool
They said a tremendous amount of character options, I think that means subclass, feats etc not just subclasses
They said a tremendous amount of character options, I think that means subclass, feats etc not just subclasses
Very disappointed that the rune wizard seemingly didn't make the cut, that was my favorite subclass from that phase of UA's back in the day. 70 statblocks is very promising, but hopefully they come with a hefty amount of lore to back them up and make the book as a whole a reasonable read.
As much as I like the giant barbarian, I really wanted to see a finalized version of the rune wizard and dino druid. RIP in peace.
best! year! ever!
I've been looking forward to the Path of the Giant. I'm disappointed the other subclasses didn't make it. But I loved the Giant lore in previous books, so I'm excited for this.
Curious if there will be any refinement or updates to the Rune Knight as a result.
*sigh* no druid subclass...
This book seems important . The path of giants is awesome barabarian feature. The history of giants and hierarchy could be the best Dungeon Masters Knowledge of this year.